Section of Surgical Critical Care

A distinct Surgical Critical Care service has been established to meet the clinical needs of the critically ill surgical patient, as well as the educational needs of the students and residents. The faculty members of the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Burns are board certified in Surgical Critical Care offered by the American Board of Surgeons.

Since its inception, the Section of Surgical Critical Care has been fully integrated with the activities of the trauma service. Surgical patients who are critically ill or injured remain the focus of activity, which is confined to the surgical special care unit. Areas of emphasis include ventilatory management, hemodynamic support, nutrition, and comprehensive treatment of critical surgical infections. Surgical critical care is an integral part of the education of residents and students. Faculty on the service currently serve in a consultative capacity for the management of surgical patients (including the surgical specialities) who require intensive care.